THE O'REILLY FACTOR

The veteran broadcast journalist and now bestselling author weighs in on all the likes and dislikes he shares so freely on his weekly cable show. His take-no-prisoners delivery, combined with strong opinions, will require some adjustment if you're used to listening to practically anyone else. In terms of hubris and range of opinions, O'Reilly is in a class by himself. But while all of this will be overwhelming for the first 30 minutes, it eventually becomes strangely satisfying because he makes keen sense and is refreshingly honest about all things political and cultural. T.W. © AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine [Published: APR/MAY 01]